Education support

Supporting you in your journey from school, through to college, university and into the workplace with professional tutors, specialist mentors and support workers.

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Support we provide

Mentoring Support

Offering guidance and encouragement to mentees, fostering personal and professional growth through regular communication and constructive feedback from experienced individuals.

Specialist Study Skills Tuition

Providing personalised support to students through tailored strategies and resources to improve study habits, time management, and academic performance.

Note-takers, Orientation & Mobility Support

Empowering individuals with sight and hearing loss to access education and navigate the world with confidence and independence.

Assistive Technology Training

Enabling students and people in the workplace to use assistive technology effectively to gain enhanced independence and accessibility in various aspects of life.

Personal Care

Providing essential support to ensure comfort and independence for those studying or in the workplace.

Exam Support

Supporting students on a one-to-one basis with services such as reading and transcription in exam settings.

Why should I use The Learning Support Centre for my support?

We have a robust matching process, ensuring you are matched to a support worker, mentor, tutor or trainer who understands your needs.
All our support staff have training, have been through our induction and have relevant experience and/or qualifications to undertake the specific support.
Confidentiality is paramount so accessing our support services can be done discretely if required.
Our Leicester office has education support rooms with computer and Internet access. Local students can have support off campus and at our offices if preferred.
Our senior team has experience managing Higher and Further Education support services. We have excellent relationships with the universities, colleges and funding bodies enabling us to successfully problem solve and signpost as required.
We understand that different courses have different requirements on your time. In addition to face-to-face support, we can offer remote support via Skype, Zoom, MS Teams or telephone between 9am and 9pm, 7 days a week.

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Funding Support

Support is usually funded through the Disabled Students’ Allowance or Access to Work although some people choose to pay privately. If you use our service to access a support worker, we will invoice your funding body directly and deal with all the employment requirements of your support worker, such as recruitment, payment of tax and national insurance.

Find out if you are eligible for Disabled Students’ Allowance or Access to Work.

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“I have learnt so much, and I feel more confident supporting learners in this area of expertise.”

Olivia Brown

“Always helpful, professional and with a keen interest in the individual.”

Helen Garry

“The support I received exceeded my expectations. The methods I have learnt have allowed me to work faster and plan my work in a more effective manner.”

Jane Smith

FAQs

Do you offer training courses?

Yes, we are an approved training centre we provide and run courses accredited by Gateway Qualifications, London OCN, the CPD Standards Office and Mental Health First Aid. Our courses are delivered by current Disability Practitioners with a wealth of knowledge and experience in their field, across the workplace and education sector. Please click the button below to find out more.

Accredited Training